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About Pediatric Cardiology

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Pediatric Cardiology

What is pediatric cardiology?

This is a subspecialty of cardiology that focuses on diseases and conditions of the heart and circulatory system which affect infants, children, and adolescents. Medical doctors who specialize in this specialty are known as pediatric cardiologists.

What conditions are treated?

Congenital heart defects

Valvular heart disease

Heart failure

Coronary Sinus Atrial Septal Defects

Aortopulmonary Septal Defect

Electrophysiology

Coronary artery disease

Acquired Mitral Stenosis

Myocardial Infarction in Childhood

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defects

Atrioventricular Node Reentry Supraventricular Tachycardia

Commotio Cordis

Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery

Coarctation of the Aorta

Interrupted Aortic Arch

Double-Chambered Right Ventricle

Congenital Mitral Stenosis

Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection

Coronary Artery Fistula

Double Orifice Mitral Valve

Valvar Pulmonary Stenosis

Double Outlet Right Ventricle With Normally Related Great Arteries

Velocardiofacial Syndrome

Double Aortic Arch

Coronary Artery Anomalies

Double Outlet Right Ventricle With Transposition

Endocardial Fibroelastosis

Heterotaxy Syndrome and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

High Altitude Pulmonary Hypertension

Infundibular Pulmonary Stenosis

Williams Syndrome

Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia

Muscular Ventricular Septal Defect

Ostium Primum Atrial Septal Defects

Pediatric Atrial Ectopic Tachycardia

Pediatric Atrial Flutter

Truncus Arteriosus

Ventricular Inversion

Pediatric Aortic Valve Insufficiency

Ventricular Septal Defects

Devices used in pediatric cardiology

Stethoscope: This is an acoustic device which the pediatric cardiologist uses to listen to the internal sounds such as heart sounds. It can also be used to listen for bowel sounds, lung sounds and bruits (renal and carotid).

EKG calipers: This is a device used to measure intervals and also compare intervals on EKGs.

Pacemaker: This is an electrical device which is implanted to replace the natural pacemaker of the heart.

Defibrillator: This is an electrical device which alters the heart’s rhythm using electrical energy. It is used to top fibrillation of the heart.

Diagnostic tests and procedures

Echocardiogram: – a sound wave picture to check the structure and function of the heart.

Ambulatory ECG: This is a test, which is done during activity to look for any abnormal heart rhythms.

Exercise test: This is a test to measure if the heart is functioning well.

Cardiac Catheterization: This test involves placing a small tube (catheter) in or near the heart for closer observation. It can also e used to relieve the blockage.

Blood tests: This includes testing the levels of cholesterol, Creatine kinase, and Troponin .

Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE): This is an echocardiogram of the heart via the thorax. It is a noninvasive procedure and takes a short time.

Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE): This is an echocardiogram of the heart through the esophagus. It can require general anesthesia or sedation.

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR): An MRI of the heart utilizes the ECG to observe specific mechanical functions of the heart.

Auscultation: This test involves listening to sounds such as heart sounds using a stethoscope.

Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG): This test measures the electrical activity of the heart using electrodes which are placed on the skin.

Why see a pediatric cardiologist?

Pediatric cardiologists are specially trained and have the expertise needed to treat children. They know how to talk to the children making them feel relaxed. In addition, their offices are decorated with cartoon characters and toys and games to make the children relaxed.